Telos Capital Management Inc. Purchases 59,327 Shares of Netflix, Inc. $NFLX

Telos Capital Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) by 125.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 106,801 shares of the Internet television network’s stock after acquiring an additional 59,327 shares during the quarter. Telos Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Netflix were worth $10,269,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. First Financial Corp IN raised its holdings in Netflix by 900.0% during the 4th quarter. First Financial Corp IN now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 243 shares during the last quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Netflix by 885.2% in the 4th quarter. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. now owns 266 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 239 shares during the last quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Netflix by 13,400.0% in the 4th quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 270 shares of the Internet television network’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 268 shares during the last quarter. Imprint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Finally, Cornerstone Financial Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Netflix during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Institutional investors own 80.93% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Evercore assumed coverage on shares of Netflix in a report on Friday, February 27th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $115.00 target price for the company. HSBC upped their target price on shares of Netflix from $106.00 to $114.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. DZ Bank reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Netflix in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Finally, China Renaissance raised their price target on Netflix from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirty-three have issued a Buy rating, sixteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Netflix has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $114.26.

Netflix Stock Down 5.8%

Netflix stock opened at $72.88 on Tuesday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $88.30 and its 200 day simple moving average is $89.75. Netflix, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $71.81 and a fifty-two week high of $134.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $306.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.54, a PEG ratio of 0.98 and a beta of 1.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 1.41.

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 16th. The Internet television network reported $1.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.47. Netflix had a net margin of 28.52% and a return on equity of 40.92%. The firm had revenue of $12.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.17 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $6.61 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.2% on a year-over-year basis. Netflix has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.780 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Netflix, Inc. will post 3.6 EPS for the current year.

Netflix News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Netflix this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Netflix expanded its video podcast partnership with iHeartMedia, adding more iHeartPodcasts as video shows on the platform and strengthening its content offering. Netflix Expands Video Podcast Partnership with iHeartMedia
• Positive Sentiment: Netflix bought a “Hot Ones” spinoff, a content deal that reinforces its rivalry with YouTube and supports its push into popular creator-driven programming. Netflix Buys a ‘Hot Ones’ Spinoff
• Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary argues Netflix may look undervalued after the recent selloff, with analysts still seeing upside if the business continues to execute. Is Netflix Inc (NFLX) a Bargain After 5.8% Drop? GF Value Says Undervalued
• Negative Sentiment: Investor sentiment was hurt by reports that Netflix was outbid or passed over on major acquisition targets, fueling concern that the company is missing strategic growth opportunities. After Missing Out on Roku, Netflix Claims It Won’t Buy Lionsgate. Here’s Why the Market Hates That Answer.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and market commentators warned against “catching the falling knife,” reflecting concern that NFLX could remain under pressure after breaking to new lows. Netflix Stock Slump Continues: Citizens JMP Warns Against Catching the Falling Knife

Insider Activity at Netflix

In related news, CEO Gregory K. Peters sold 27,312 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.69, for a total transaction of $2,422,301.28. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 120,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,725,370.39. This trade represents a 18.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Spencer Adam Neumann sold 28,630 shares of Netflix stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $98.00, for a total value of $2,805,740.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 73,787 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,231,126. This represents a 27.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 1,349,019 shares of company stock valued at $123,105,721. 1.24% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Netflix Company Profile

Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a global entertainment company that provides subscription-based streaming of films, television series, documentaries and other video content. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, the company began as a DVD-by-mail rental service and introduced streaming video in 2007. Netflix later expanded into producing and distributing original programming, beginning notable original hits in the 2010s, and now operates a content production and distribution ecosystem alongside its licensing activity.

The company’s primary product is its on-demand streaming service, which can be accessed on a wide range of internet-connected devices and delivered through a suite of apps and web platforms.